The Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer

Irving, Texas – In the case of Prostate Cancer, risk is defined as the chances of a man developing prostate cancer. Of men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, over 70% of them are over 65 years old. Some risk factors are out of control of a patient and cannot be avoided while other risk factors can be minimized by making specific lifestyle changes.

“Researchers have discovered an interesting link between men who live north of the 400 latitude in the U.S. and their risk of developing prostate cancer,” says Dr. Echt. “It is believed that the connection is due to lack of enough vitamin E caused by not being exposed to adequate sunlight.”

• Age: As a man gets older, so does the risk of him developing prostate cancer increase. As men age, they experience three prostate problems including prostatitis, prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer.

• Race: Research shows that black men have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer while white men have an intermediate risk and native Japanese men have the lowest risk. Researchers believe that this is linked to levels of testosterone in the body.

• Smoking: Not only a prostate cancer risk but also for many other forms of cancer.

• Family history: This risk factor cannot be controlled. However, it does not deter a patient from receiving appropriate treatment.

“Regular screening for prostate cancer is recommended for men starting at the age of 40,” says Dr. Echt. “Early detection is the key to beating this disease.”

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